2019 Tesla Model 3
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Forward collision avoidance is the leading concern among 614 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 9 Model 3 model years with reports.
Of the 2019 reports, 60 involved a crash and 5 involved a fire. 30 people were injured and 4 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Exterior lighting, headlightsAug 5, 2026
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2023 Model 3 and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. The headlight low beams may be too bright and exceed the maximum light output. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Headlight low beams that are too bright can reduce visibility for oncoming drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy is currently under development. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed October 3, 2026. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-17-003.
Campaign 26V507000 on NHTSA.gov
Tires, pressure monitoring and regulating systemsDec 17, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2024 Cybertruck, 2017-2025 Model 3, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) warning light may not remain illuminated between drive cycles, failing to warn the driver of low tire pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 138, "Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems."
Driving with improperly inflated tires increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 15, 2025. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-018.
Campaign 24V935000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, front, warning light/devicesMay 28, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2024 Model S, 2015-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles. In the event of an unbelted driver, the seat belt warning light and audible chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
A seat belt warning system that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update. Owner notification letters were mailed July 26, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-008.
Campaign 24V376000 on NHTSA.gov
Forward collision avoidance, warnings, external/pedestrian alertFeb 27, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2013, 2018-2021 Model S, 2020-2021 Model X, 2018-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. A factory reset muted the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are muted, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, release 2023.44.30.14, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 27, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-006.
Campaign 24V153000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelJan 30, 2024
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2024 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, 2019-2024 Model Y, and 2024 Cybertruck vehicles. An incorrect font size is displayed on the instrument panel for the Brake, Park, and Antilock Brake System (ABS) warning lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 105, "Hydraulic and Electric Brake Systems" and 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Warning lights with a smaller font size can make critical safety information on the instrument panel difficult to read, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla began releasing an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-24-00-003.
Campaign 24V051000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareDec 12, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling 2012-2023 Model S, 2016-2023 Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with all versions of Autosteer leading up to the version(s) that contains the recall remedy. In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, the prominence and scope of the feature's controls may not be sufficient to prevent driver misuse of the SAE Level 2 advanced driver-assistance feature.
In certain circumstances when Autosteer is engaged, and the driver does not maintain responsibility for vehicle operation and is unprepared to intervene as necessary or fails to recognize when Autosteer is canceled or not engaged, there may be an increased risk of a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 10, 2024. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-008.
Campaign 23V838000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, frontMar 31, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-31-001. This recall is an expansion of previous recall number 21V-835.
Campaign 23V235000 on NHTSA.gov
Steering, automated/adaptive steeringFeb 15, 2023
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2023 Model S, Model X, 2017-2023 Model 3, and 2020-2023 Model Y vehicles equipped with Full Self-Driving Beta (FSD Beta) software or pending installation. The FSD Beta system may allow the vehicle to act unsafe around intersections, such as traveling straight through an intersection while in a turn-only lane, entering a stop sign-controlled intersection without coming to a complete stop, or proceeding into an intersection during a steady yellow traffic signal without due caution. In addition, the system may respond insufficiently to changes in posted speed limits or not adequately account for the driver's adjustment of the vehicle's speed to exceed posted speed limits.
FSD Beta software that allows a vehicle to exceed speed limits or travel through intersections in an unlawful or unpredictable manner increases the risk of a crash.
Tesla will release an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 15, 2023. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-23-00-001.
Campaign 23V085000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat belts, rear/other, anchorageOct 21, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The second-row left seat belt buckle and second-row center seat belt anchor may have been incorrectly reassembled during vehicle service.
An incorrectly reassembled seat belt anchor can impair the performance of the seat belt during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla Service will inspect and reassemble the seat belt anchors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-20-004.
Campaign 22V798000 on NHTSA.gov
Visibility, power window devices and controlsSep 19, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2022 Model 3, 2020-2022 Model Y, and 2021-2022 Model S and Model X vehicles. The window automatic reversal system may not react correctly after detecting an obstruction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."
A closing window may exert excessive force by pinching a driver or passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update of the automatic window reversal system, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 31, 2032. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-013.
Campaign 22V702000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, instrument cluster/panelApr 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Model 3 Performance vehicles. The unit of speed (mph or km/h) may fail to display on the speedometer while in Track Mode. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 101, "Control and Displays."
The driver may not know how fast the vehicle is traveling without the mph or km/h unit display, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-008.
Campaign 22V263000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareApr 12, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model Y, Model X, Model S, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, including Summon and Smart Summon, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall supersedes recall 22V-063. Vehicles configured with Summon or Smart Summon and already remedied under 22V-063 will need to have the new remedy software installed.
Campaign 22V235000 on NHTSA.gov
Back over prevention, display functionMar 18, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Model S, Model X, and 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles equipped with Autopilot Computer 2.5 and operating certain firmware releases. The rearview image may not immediately display when the vehicle begins to reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
A delayed rearview camera image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 17, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-004.
Campaign 22V169000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareFeb 4, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Model S, Model X, Model Y, and 2017-2022 Model 3 vehicles. The Boombox function allows sounds to be played through an external speaker while the vehicle is in motion, which may obscure the Pedestrian Warning System (PWS) sounds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 141, "Minimum Sound Requirements for Hybrid and Electric Vehicles."
Pedestrians may be unaware of an approaching vehicle if the PWS sounds are obscured, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that will disable the Boombox functionality when the vehicle is in Drive, Neutral and Reverse modes, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 5, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-003. Note: This recall has been superseded by Recall 22V-235. Tesla's number for the new recall is SB-22-00-003.
Campaign 22V063000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, softwareFeb 1, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The audible chime may not activate when the vehicle starts and the driver has not buckled their seat belt. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The driver may be unaware that their seat belt is not fastened, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 1, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-002.
Campaign 22V045000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, adas, autonomous/self driving, softwareJan 27, 2022
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2016-2022 Model S and Model X, 2017-2022 Model 3, and 2020-2022 Model Y vehicles. The "rolling stop" functionality available as part of the Full Self-Driving (Beta) software may allow the vehicle to travel through an all-way stop intersection without first coming to a stop.
Failing to stop at a stop sign can increase the risk of a crash.
Tesla will perform an over-the-air (OTA) software update that disables the "rolling stop" functionality, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 28, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-22-00-001.
Campaign 22V037000 on NHTSA.gov
Electrical system, wiring, rear compartment/trunkDec 21, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling all 2017-2020 Model 3 vehicles. The rearview camera cable harness may be damaged by the opening and closing of the trunk lid, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
A rearview camera that does not function reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and install a guide protector and new cable harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 24, 2022. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-17-008.
Campaign 21V00D000 on NHTSA.gov
Forward collision avoidance, sensing system, cameraOct 29, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2017-2021 Model S, Model 3, Model X, and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles operating software version 2021.36.5.2. A communication error may cause false forward-collision warning (FCW) or unexpected activation of the automatic emergency brake (AEB) system.
Unexpected activation of the AEB system may cause the car to stop suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service has released an over-the-air (OTA) software update, free of charge. The recall began October 25, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-00-004.
Campaign 21V846000 on NHTSA.gov
Suspension, critical fastenersOct 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Model Y and 2019-2021 Model 3 vehicles. The front suspension lateral link fasteners may loosen, allowing the lateral link to separate from the sub-frame.
A lateral link separation could shift the wheel alignment, causing instability and increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will tighten or replace the lateral link fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 20, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-31-003.
Campaign 21V835000 on NHTSA.gov
Seat beltsMay 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Model 3 and 2019-2021 Model Y vehicles. One or both fasteners that secure the front seat shoulder belt to the b-pillar may not be properly attached.
An improperly attached fastener may prevent the seat belt system from performing as designed, increasing the risk of injury.
Tesla Service will inspect and repair both fasteners if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-20-001.
Campaign 21V389000 on NHTSA.gov
Service brakes, hydraulic, foundation components, disc, caliperMay 25, 2021
Tesla, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019-2021 Model 3 and 2020-2021 Model Y vehicles. The brake caliper bolts may be loose, allowing the brake caliper to separate and contact the wheel rim.
Contact with the rim may cause a loss of tire pressure, increasing the risk of a crash.
Tesla Service will inspect and tighten, or replace the caliper bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2021. Owners may contact Tesla customer service online by visiting www.tesla.com/support/contact or by calling 1-877-79-TESLA (or 1-877-798-3752). Tesla's number for this recall is SB-21-33-002.
Campaign 21V387000 on NHTSA.gov
Equipment, other, labelsOct 10, 2019
Tesla Motors, Inc. (Tesla) is recalling certain 2019 Tesla Model 3 vehicles. The driver-side sun visor may not have the required air bag warning information. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Failure to provide the air bag warning information increases the risk of injury.
Tesla will notify owners, and Tesla Service Centers will inspect the visor and replace it, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 6, 2019. Owners may contact Tesla customer service at 1-877-798-3752. Tesla's number for this recall is SB-19-15-003.
Campaign 19V719000 on NHTSA.gov
Representative owner complaints
614 reports, newest first.
Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Aug 16, 2021, crash
We were driving our Model 3 on autopilot on the LIE from Southampton to New York. We have the “Full Self Driving” software from Tesla. We drove past a parked SUV about halfway through the ride, but the Tesla did not notice. It drove straight through the side of the SUV, ripping off the side mirror and skullcap from our car. We checked and the SUV driver was totally fine, scared. We called Tesla immediately and told them that in our opinion, our car had gone crazy and did not see the but my wife and I were other car stopped in the shoulder as we drove by at 60 mph. We have the invoices from Tesla service documenting this issue and their repair of it, but we were then and remain now really scared when a car has its hazards on in the shoulder.
Electrical system, Jul 27, 2021
The contact owns a 2019 Tesla Model 3. The contact stated that while charging the vehicle, the contact was coughing and had sinus issues. The contact's wife informed the contact that she had difficulty breathing while driving the vehicle. The contact stated that there may be an ozone leakage from the battery, underneath the vehicle and the fumes came into the cabin. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was unavailable.
Power train, Jul 1, 2021
Around 12:30 PM PST on 7/1/2021, I got back into my car which was parked at a local shopping center to return home. I quickly noticed when I shifted my car into reverse, it instead drove forward. I performed a hard reset of the vehicle, which did not fix the issue. I also tried putting the car into drive, then back into reverse and it still proceeded to drive forward. What eventually fixed the issue was putting the car into drive, then tapping the accelerator, then putting it back in reverse.
Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, Jun 29, 2021, crash
On June 6th, 2021, we were driving home in our 2019 Tesla Model 3. We were at the intersection of 7th Street and 36th Avenue in Moline, Illinois. We were stopped on 36th Avenue heading east trying to turn north onto 7th street. We were stopped behind another vehicle when our Tesla started creeping slowly forward toward the vehicle in front of us. My wife, who was driving, stepped on the brake. But instead of stopping, the Tesla suddenly accelerated, careening off the car in front of us and then heading into the intersection at full speed. My wife was able to avoid hitting two vehicles on 7th Street in the intersection, but then hit a steel stoplight pole across the intersection. The right front passenger tire was torn off the Tesla and the airbags deployed. No one was hurt. But we damaged two other vehicles and totaled our Tesla. My wife insists that she did not hit the accelerator pedal. I believe I remember when she attempted to stop the car, she might have accidentally bumped the control behind the steering wheel that activates the adaptive cruise control. I do not know. But the adaptive cruise control should not activate under 35 MPH. The Moline Police department investigated the accident and issued report number 2021005635. You can download this report on https://buycrash.com. I have seen other reports on sudden unintended acceleration from Tesla's and wanted to report this incident.
Forward collision avoidance, Jun 25, 2021
Front facing camera, used by autopilot, obscured by contaminant on the inside of the windshield. Autopilot engaged without warning, even though the front facing camera was significantly impaired due to the contaminant. Contaminant appear to be glue residue based upon tackiness. The front facing camera is surrounded by an anti reflection enclosure. Upon inspection, the anti reflection enclosure was significantly degraded and broke into many pieces while being serviced. As this enclosure is designed to absorb light, it’s likely getting extremely hot during the summer months in a car parked facing the sun.
Steering, Suspension, Jun 16, 2021
squeaky sounds and shaking steering control due to the front 2 wheels upper control arm ball joints lost the lubrication. extremely laud squeaky sounds, the squeaky sounds is similar to car that about to fall apart in movies. resulting the model 3 driver has to be on high alert all time, scared if the wheels will fall apart or the steering will be out of control or difficult to control.
Tires, Jun 2, 2021
In November both rear tires shredded, while driving. The metal belts became exposed. Tesla replaced the tires, claimed there was no other problem. The tires had been appropriately pressurized during the entire life of the tires. Mileage 9800. Two months later one of the rear tires (new tire) sustained a nail in the side wall- non-repairable (the sidewall on a new tire should not be on the pavement, but the side), and now at 3000 miles on the new tire not replaced due to the nail- the tire is beginning to shred again. This is coupled with inordinate road noise since the tires were changed. I think the problem is the car being inadequately made, and the tires, that seem to be exposing the weak sidewall to the pavement. Neither company claims credit for their handiwork.
Other or unspecified, May 13, 2021
I HAD AN A/C REPAIR PERSON AT MY HOUSE, HE WAS ADMIRING THE CAR SAYING HOW NEW IT LOOKED. I ASKED HIM IF I SHOULD MOVE THE CAR OUT OF THE GARAGE SO HE COULD WORK, HE SAID "YES". I STARTED TO BACK OUT OF MY GARAGE, I MOVED IT 4-5 FEET, THE WHEELS HADN'T EVEN CROSSED THE GARAGE FLOOR WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM OR POP. I EXITED THE CAR, CAME AROUND TO THE REAR THINKING I HAD HIT SOMETHING AND NOTICED THE REAR WINDOW CRACKED ACROSS THE ENTIRE BOTTOM SECTION OF THE WINDOW. I TOOK THE CAR TO TESLA FOR REPAIR AND WAS TOLD THAT THIS IS NOT A STRESS CRACK BUT SOMETHING IMPACTED THIS GLASS. I WILL ATTEST THAT THIS GLASS HAS NEVER BEEN IMPACTED OR HIT. I BELIEVE THIS IS A QUALITY ISSUE THAT SHOULD HAVE BEEN FIXED UNDER WARRANTY BY TESLA BUT THEY REFUSED AND I HAD TO PAY $800.
Vehicle speed control, Forward collision avoidance, May 10, 2021
WHEN I'M DRIVING ON AN INTERSTATE HIGHWAY WITH HOT LANE TO THE LEFT OF MY DIRECTION OF TRAVEL, THE CAR ERRONEOUSLY SENSES THE SPEED LIMIT AS 65 MPH (THE SPEED LIMIT FOR THE ADJACENT HOT LANE) RATHER THAN THE ACTUAL SPEED LIMIT OF 55 MPH IN MY LANE. THE RESULT IS THAT WHEN I AM USING THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL IN THE SITUATION DESCRIBED, THE CAR SUDDENLY AND WITHOUT WARNING ACCELERATES BY AT LEAST 10 MPH OVER THE POSTED SPEED LIMIT. THIS HAS HAPPENED REPEATEDLY AND MAKES USE OF THE ADAPTIVE CRUISE UNSAFE.
Seat belts, Seats, Service brakes, Apr 27, 2021
TOOK MY CAR FIVE TIMES FOR BRAKE/SUSPENSION CLICKING, DRIVER SEAT NOISE (BULLETIN ALREADY AVAILABLE), AND STEERING COLUMN RATTLE ( ADVISED BY TESLA TO MOVE THE STEERING A LITTLE BECAUSE IT TOUCHING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL ( BAD DESIGN AND SHOULDN'T THE CUSTOMER CHANGE HIS COMFORT TO COMFORT THE BAD DESIGN BY TESLA.), ALSO HAS ISSUE WITH CAMERA MOIST THAT PREVENT BLIND SPOT AND AUTOPILOT LANE CHANGE WORKS IN MOISTUR WEATHER, SEAT BELT RATTLE. ALL THESE ISSUE WITH SOME HAS BULLETIN THEY SAID NORMAL AND CHARGE ME FOR CHECKING IT WHILE MY CAR UNDER WARRANTY. ALL ISSUES ARE WHILE DRIVING EXCEPT BATTERY BREATHER SUPERCHARGING
Other or unspecified, Apr 23, 2021, crash
ON 3/15/2021, MY CAR SUDDENLY TURNED 90 DEGREE TO THE RIGHT UNDER AUTOPILOT ON HIGHWAY 210 WHEN HIT A PUDDLE. THE RAIN IS VERY SMALL. I THINK THE HIGHWAY HAS RISK AS ACCUMULATED A PUDDLE UNEXPECTED AT ALL. TESLA 3 HAS ISSUE AS WELL SINCE IT SHOULDN'T TURN 90 DEGREE. I WAS HIT BY A CAR AND THE CAR STOPPED. IF THERE WERE CONTAINER TRUCK BESIDES ME, I MIGHT DIE THAT DAY.
Lane departure, Apr 9, 2021
B PILLAR CAMERAS TEND TO GET CONDENSATION IN THEM CAUSING THEM TO WORK INTERMITTENTLY.THIS HAS BEEN REPORTED TO TESLA SERVICE IN ROCKVILLE, MD, TO NO EFFECT. ACCORDING TO TESLA, THEY DO NOT HAVE A SOLUTION FOR IT, YET THE CAMERAS CONTINUE TO INTERMITTENTLY FAIL TO PROVIDE COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY IN WEATHER CONDITIONS WHEN THEY ARE MOST NEEDED. USUALLY, THE CAR IS IN MOTION WHEN THIS ISSUE ARISES AND WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
Vehicle speed control, Apr 2, 2021
MY 2019 TESLA MODEL 3 INDEPENDENTLY EXECUTED A MINOR ACCELERATION DURING A SHARP U-TURN ON A SIDE STREET WITH NO INSTRUCTION FROM MYSELF. I HAVE REPORTED THE ISSUE TO TESLA AND REQUESTED THEY REVIEW THE DATA. THIS ABSOLUTELY HAPPENED WHILE MY FOOT WAS NOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. I WAS VERY SURPRISED BY IT AND IT STARTLED ME. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING THIS VEHICLE SINCE 2019 AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME IT HAPPENED TO ME.
Other or unspecified, Mar 17, 2021
REAR A/C VENTS BLOW HOT AIR SPORADICALLY WHEN FRONT MAIN VENTS ARE BLOWING COLD AIR CONDITIONED AIR. THIS HAPPENS ARE STOPS OR WHEN DRIVING. BECOMES DANGEROUS FOR REAR PASSENGERS/PETS WHEN OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE IS HIGH AND CAR IS ADDING ADDITIONAL HEAT TO REAR PASSENGER AREA INSTEAD OF COOLING.
Air bags, Mar 17, 2021, crash
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 TESLA MODEL 3. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN AUTO PILOT AT 65 MPH IN THE RAIN, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO DRIFT TO THE LEFT AND THEN IT SPUN OUT OF CONTROL CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO CRASH INTO A MEDIUM GUARD RAIL. THERE WAS NO OTHER VEHICLE INVOLVED IN THE CRASH. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOYED, A UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHT DID ILLUMINATE FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS THE ONLY ONE IN THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS NOT SERIOUSLY INJURED HOWEVER THEY HAD WHIPLASH AROUND THEIR NECK, BUT THERE WAS NO MEDICAL ATTENTION OR TREATMENT FOR THE INJURY. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO MANUFACTURER DEALER TESLA (7101 GLENWOOD AVE, RALEIGH, NC 27612). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,000.
Steering, Suspension, Mar 2, 2021
YET ANOTHER TESLA IN THE JUNKYARD HTTPS://EREPAIRABLES.COM/SALVAGE-CARS-AUCTION/TESLA/MODEL+3/VID-43698899 NOT IN A CRASH. FRONT SUSPENSION SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. THE USUAL BUSTED STEERING KNUCKLE AND POPPED BALL JOINTS. I'VE SEEN SHOPPING TROLLEYS WITH STURDIER SUSPENSIONS. PLEASE GET THESE DEATH TRAPS OFF THE ROADS. YOURS EXTREMELY PERSISTENTLY KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Mar 1, 2021
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE HAVE A LOOK AT THE PHOTOGRAPHS OF THIS TESLA WITH A SNAPPED SUSPENSION. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39201645?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=8 I HAVE FILED OTHER COMPLAINTS OF THIS SAME FAILURE ON OTHER MODEL TESLAS THAT SHARE THE SAME SUSPENSION PARTS. THIS IS NOT CRASH DAMAGE. THIS IS BAD MANUFACTURING. PLEASE INVESTIGATE. THANK YOU KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Feb 28, 2021
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/39201645?TENANT=US&ROWNUMBER=8 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A CRASH. THERE IS NO IMPACT DAMAGE AND NO AIR-BAGS DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS SIMPLY FALLEN TO BITS. THE STEM OF THE BALL-JOINT HAS SNAPPED. THE STEERING KNUCKLE HAS BROKEN IN HALF. THE TESLA FACTORY IS A DISORGANIZED SHAMBLES. HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/WATCH?V=HF_ORMIY9TK THERE ARE MANY REPORTS OF DRUG USE BY EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT. QUALITY CONTROL IS NONEXISTENT. PLEASE STOP THIS MADNESS. THANK YOU KEEF
Steering, Suspension, Feb 26, 2021
THIS IS A COMPLAINT ABOUT BALL-JOINT FAILURE IN TESLA MODEL 3 CARS. PLEASE NOTE THAT I HAVE USED THE VIN OF ANOTHER TESLA TO FILE THIS COMPLAINT SINCE THE VIN OF THE CAR IN QUESTION IS UNAVAILABLE. MANY OWNERS ARE COMPLAINING ON THE FORUMS THAT THEIR STEERING IS CREAKING AND THEY ARE RESORTING TO DIY REMEDIES SUCH AS PEELING BACK THE RUBBER BOOT ON THE TOP BALL JOINT AND SQUIRTING IN LUBRICANT. THERE HAVE BEEN MANY CASES WHERE THE BALL HAS EVENTUALLY WORN DOWN AND POPPED OUT OF THE SOCKET. HERE IS A THREAD DISCUSSING THIS AND THE OWNER HAS INCLUDED A PHOTOGRAPH SHOWING THE SEPARATED BALL JOINT. THIS PHOTO IS ATTACHED TO THIS COMPLAINT THREAD: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/WHOMPY-WHEEL-SYNDROME.221394/#POST-5355853 SNIP ***I WAS DRIVING THIS MORNING AND THE CAR STARTED TO PULL TO THE LEFT, AS IF MY TIRE HAD GONE FLAT. I PULLED OVER AND FOUND THAT SIDE OF THE CAR TO BE RESTING ON THE TIRE. I THOUGHT THE AIR SUSPENSION HAD GONE OUT IN THAT AREA, BUT AFTER HAVING IT TOWED, WE FOUND THE BALL JOINT TO HAVE FAILED. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I AM THANKFUL IT WASN'T MUCH WORSE. IF YOU GOOGLE WHOMPY WHEEL SYNDROME, YOU'LL SEE PLENTY OF STORIES WHERE AN ACCIDENT ENSUED AND LOTS OF DAMAGE FOLLOWED. NOW I'M JUST INTERESTED TO SEE WHAT THIS WILL COST TO FIX. GUESSING I SHOULD HAVE THE PASSENGER SIDE REPLACED, AS A PRECAUTION, AS WELL. "WHOMPY WHEELS" IS A TERM COINED AND PERPETUATED BY A LUNATIC LIVING IN AUSTRALIA.THE PICTURES ASSOCIATED WITH THAT PHRASE WERE TAKEN FROM RANDOM PICTURES THE GUY FOUND WHILE TRAWLING THE INTERNET, THAT IS NOT TO SAY PEOPLE HAVEN'T HAD SUSPENSION ISSUES, BUT "WHOMPY WHEELS" IS FUD AND THEREFORE NOT A LEGITIMATE SOURCE OF INFORMATION.**** THERE ARE MANY TESLAS SHOWING UP IN THE JUNKYARDS WITH THIS EXACT SAME FAILURE. PLEASE ACT NOW. THANK YOU. KEEF
Other or unspecified, Feb 11, 2021
THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK THIS MORNING. AFTER A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH I FOUND THAT THIS SAME THING HAS HAPPENED TO MANY OTHER MODEL 3 OWNERS. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE TO THE NEAREST TESLA SERVICE CENTER AND WAS TREATED AS IF THE PROBLEM WAS MY FAULT AND AT FIRST THEY WERE NOT GOING TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. I PROVIDED THEM WITH THE DASH CAM FOOTAGE OF THE WINDOW FALLING OUT OF THE VEHICLE INTO THE FREEWAY AND PROOF THAT THERE WERE NO OTHER VEHICLES AROUND ME WHEN THIS HAPPENED. THEY THEN AGREED TO COVER IT UNDER WARRANTY. BUT WHEN MY VEHICLE WAS DONE THEY THEN TRIED TO BLAME THE ISSUE ON THE FACT THAT MY WINDOWS WERE TINTED. IT WAS VERY DISAPPOINTING TO BE TREATED DISMISSIVELY AND FOR THEM TO NOT ACKNOWLEDGE AT ALL THAT THIS ISSUE MAY BE BIGGER THAN MY VEHICLE. HAD THAT WINDOW NOT BEEN TINTED THE SHATTERED WINDOW WOULD NOT HAVE STAYED IN TACT LIKE IT DID AND I WOULD HAVE HAD SHATTERED GLASS FLYING IN THE CABIN OF MY VEHICLE MAKING FOR A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION.
Other or unspecified, Jan 19, 2021
THE HEAT IN THE FOOT WELL IS TOO HOT WHEN HVAC SYSTEM IS ON AUTO. FOOT WELL CAN GET AS HIGH AS 50 DEGREES CELSIUS WHICH IS NOT SAFE. THIS OCCURS DURING ALL DRIVING AND STATIONARY PARKING.
Electrical system, Other or unspecified, Jan 19, 2021
WHEN WARMING THE CABIN, REAR VENTS WILL OFTEN BLOW VERY HOT AIR, SOMETIMES IN EXCESS OF 100F, COMPARED TO THE FRONT VENTS. EVEN DURING THE SUMMER WHEN THE FRONT IS BLOWING COLD AIR, THE REAR WILL STILL BLOW HOT AIR.
Other or unspecified, Forward collision avoidance, Jan 15, 2021, crash
MY SON WAS DRIVING ON THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE WHEN THE AUTO PILOT APPLIED THE BRAKES. HE SAID A TRAFFIC CONE APPEARED ON THE SCREEN. THERE WAS NO TRAFFIC CONE OR ANY OTHER OBJECT IN THE ROAD. THIS ISSUE CAUSED AN ACCIDENT BEHIND HIM BECAUSE OF THE SUDDEN BRAKE APPLICATION. THIS ALSO HAPPENED TO ME WHILE DRIVING ON THE FREEWAY. I HAD THE CAR ON CRUISE CONTROL. ALL OF A SUDDEN THE BRAKES WERE AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED WITHOUT ANYTHING IN THE ROAD.
Suspension, Jan 8, 2021
HERE IS ANOTHER TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. THE FRONT SUSPENSION HAS FALLEN TO BITS. ALL 3 BALL-JOINTS HAVE SIMPLY POPPED APART. EVEN IN CARS THAT HAVE BEEN IN MAJOR CRASHES IT IS UNUSUAL TO SEE A BALL JOINT THAT HAS SEPARATED. THERE ARE MANY REPORTS ON THE FORUMS THAT THE BALL JOINTS ON MODEL 3 CARS ARE SQUEAKING BADLY WHEN THE STEERING IS TURNED SIDE TO SIDE. EXAMPLE: HTTPS://TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM/TMC/THREADS/TIME-TO-REPLACE-UPPER-CONTROL-ARM-BALL-JOINTS.202921/PAGE-3 TIME TO REPLACE UPPER-CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS | PAGE 3 | TESLA ...TESLAMOTORSCLUB.COM ' TESLA: VEHICLES ' MODEL 3 I AM EXCEPTIONALLY DISAPPOINTED THAT TESLA WILL NOT HONOR WHAT'S CLEARLY A FLEETWIDE PART FAILURE ISSUE FOR THE BALL JOINTS ** OWNERS ARE RESORTING TO DIY REPAIRS BY INJECTING GREASE OR WD40 THROUGH THE RUBBER BOOT. THE SQUEAKING SOUND MEANS THAT METAL IS RUBBING ON METAL. EVENTUALLY THE BALL WEARS DOWN SUFFICIENTLY FOR IT TO POP OUT OF ITS SOCKET. I HAVE MADE REPORTS TO YOU ALREADY ON THIS SUBJECT AND HAVE SUPPLIED MANY PHOTOGRAPHS OF TESLA POPPED BALL JOINTS. I STRONGLY URGE YOU TO TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION BY ISSUING A RECALL. THANK YOU. KEEF
Suspension, Jan 6, 2021
HERE IS A TESLA MODEL 3 IN THE JUNKYARD. HTTPS://WWW.IAAI.COM/VEHICLEDETAILS/38603577?ROWNUMBER=11 IT HAS NOT BEEN IN A COLLISION. THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO THE BODYWORK AND NO AIRBAGS HAVE BEEN DEPLOYED. THE FRONT SUSPENSION APPEARS TO HAVE COMMITTED SEPPUKU. ALL ITS GIBLETS HAVE FALLEN OUT. IT LOOKS AS THOUGH THE SUSPENSION HAS BEEN UNABLE TO WITHSTAND THE INSANE AND LUDICROUS POWER OF THE MOTOR AND HAS HAD ITS NUTS WRENCHED OFF. I THINK THE SAME THING SHOULD HAPPEN TO THE NHTSA OFFICIALS THAT ALLOW THESE LETHAL CONTRAPTIONS TO BE ON THE ROADS. HAVE A GREAT DAY. REGARDS KEEF